2000
#130,443
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Pazar
An occupational surname derived from Turkish "pazar" meaning marketplace or bazaar.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Pazar. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pazar surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Pazar in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pazar, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pazar
The surname Pazar is believed to have originated in Turkey, derived from the Turkish word "pazar," which means "market" or "bazaar." This name likely emerged during the Ottoman Empire period, when markets and bazaars played a significant role in the economic and social fabric of Turkish society.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Pazar can be traced back to the 16th and 17th centuries in various Ottoman records and documents. It is possible that the name was initially given to individuals who lived near or worked in marketplaces or bazaars, or to those who were involved in trading activities.
In some regions of Turkey, the name Pazar may have been associated with certain place names or towns that had markets or bazaars as their central features. For instance, the town of Pazar, located in the Rize province of northeastern Turkey, could have contributed to the origin and spread of this surname.
One notable individual bearing the surname Pazar was İbrahim Pazar, a 17th-century Ottoman poet and calligrapher. His work is preserved in various manuscript collections and is considered an important contribution to the literary and artistic traditions of the Ottoman Empire.
Another historical figure with the surname Pazar was Hafız Pazar, a 19th-century Ottoman statesman and diplomat. He served as the governor of several provinces and played a role in the modernization efforts of the Ottoman Empire during the Tanzimat period.
In the field of academia, Behice Pazar was a prominent Turkish linguist and scholar of the 20th century. She made significant contributions to the study of the Turkish language and its dialects, publishing numerous works and teaching at various universities in Turkey.
Mehmet Pazar, born in the late 19th century, was a renowned Turkish architect who designed several notable buildings in Istanbul and other cities during the Ottoman and early Republican eras. His works showcased a blend of Ottoman and Western architectural styles.
Lastly, Halil Pazar was a 20th-century Turkish poet and writer whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. His poetry collections and literary works earned him recognition within the Turkish literary community.
While the surname Pazar has its roots in Turkey's Ottoman past, it has since spread to other regions and countries through migration and cultural exchange, carrying with it a connection to the vibrant markets and bazaars that were once integral to the Ottoman way of life.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pazar
Among Census respondents with the surname Pazar, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Pazar bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Pazar surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.7% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino4.7% · 5
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pazar
Pazar appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+5 bearers (+4.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,269 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-18 bearers (-14.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,927 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #130,443 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.2%) | Down 4,269 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -18 bearers (-14.4%) | Down 16,927 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Pazar surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #134,712 | #151,639 | -12.6% |
| Count | 125 | 107 | -14.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pazar bearers went from 125 to 107 (-14.4% change). The surname moved down 16,927 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #151,639.
FAQ
Pazar surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pazar?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Pazar. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Pazar?
Pazar ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Pazar. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Pazar.
Has Pazar become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pazar went from 125 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 18 (-14.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Pazar?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pazar, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Black (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Pazar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.7% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pazar appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.7%), Hispanic (4.7%), Black (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Pazar (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Pazar mean?
An occupational surname derived from Turkish "pazar" meaning marketplace or bazaar. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Pazar (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Pazar?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.